The Lie

Ford Malone is known as the heir to a real estate fortune, but to the narrator, he is her best friend and secret crush. When he asks her to be his plus-one at a family event, she is surprised to find themselves engaged, leading to a complex mix of public appearances and private emotions. As their relationship deepens, she faces the difficult choice of revealing her feelings or risking the loss of their friendship. This is the first book in the Charade Series.